Asian markets mostly weaker; Thai baht, Korean won biggest laggards

[ad_1] ASIAN currencies and equities were largely subdued on Friday, with Thailand’s baht and South Korean won leading declines, as increasing scepticism over whether the U.S. Federal Reserve is done…

Affin Bank posts RM100.45mil net profit in 3Q

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Affin Bank Bhd’s earnings performance has been impacted by net interest margin compression, leading from the elevated cost of funds, the bank said in its latest financial…

Germany Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2023: BNPL Payments to Grow by 17.1% to Reach $61.3 Billion in 2023 – Forecasts to 2028

[ad_1] Dublin, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Germany Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 75+ KPIs on BNPL Market Size, End-Use Sectors, Market Share,…

India Alternative Lending Market Business and Investment Opportunities Report 2023-2027: Firms are Expanding their Presence in the Fast-growing Finance Space through Acquisition Deals

[ad_1] Dublin, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “India Alternative Lending Market Business and Investment Opportunities Databook – 75+ KPIs on Alternative Lending Market Size, By End User, By…

Bursa Malaysia ends positive on growing investor confidence

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian equities ended the week mostly positive, reflecting the growing investor confidence after the temporary halt in United States (US) interest rate increases. At 5 pm, the…

US Fed poised to keep rates unchanged as it opens key meeting

[ad_1] But resilient consumer spending has helped keep economic growth unexpectedly high. Consumer inflation, at more than 3 per cent, remains firmly above policymakers’ long-term 2 per cent target as…

US Fed likely to pause again with rates at 22-year high

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve will likely announce it is holding interest rates at a 22-year high on Wednesday (Nov 1), as it looks to tackle inflation without damaging the…

Start-ups struggle to repay loans as interest rates rise, says association representing SMEs

[ad_1] PAYING OFF LOANS One firm feeling the heat is local start-up Igloo, which specialises in keyless smart digital locks for homes and businesses.  The company took up two loans…

Business News Live: Stock Market Pares Losses; Sensex Gains 350 Points, Nifty Around 19550

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Wall St set to open lower as yields rise ahead of Powell speech

[ad_1] WALL Street was set to open lower on Monday as the 10-year Treasury yield regained 2007 highs, while investors awaited comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and more…